Title
Appointment of the Interim Chief Presiding Judge
Description
Request City Council approval of the appointment of a Phoenix Municipal Court Judge as Interim Chief Presiding Judge.
Report
Summary
On January 9, 2026, Governor Hobbs announced the appointment of current Phoenix Municipal Court Chief Presiding Judge B. Don Taylor III to the Maricopa County Superior Court. Chief Presiding Judge B. Don Taylor III will vacate his seat as a Phoenix Municipal Court Judge and as Chief Presiding Judge on February 6, 2026. As a result, the Phoenix City Council will appoint an Interim Chief Presiding Judge for a term beginning on Friday, February 6, 2026, until a recruitment process is completed to appoint the ongoing Chief Presiding Judge.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Amber Williamson and the City Council Office.